Sr Software Engineer, Embedded

The Role

You will be working on the design, implementation, delivery, and maintenance of application-level software running on new embedded Linux based smart home devices. This software will be responsible for integrating smart home devices over various wireless protocols into the Vivint ecosystem and using them to build compelling user experiences.

Who You Will Work With

You will be working with a team of software, hardware, and quality engineers who are passionate about building great products and unique experiences for our customers. You will also work closely with product leadership to identify and design solutions for pain points within our business and our customer base.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience developing front-end software on embedded Linux platforms
• Proficiency with modern C++
• Experience with QT/QML framework for building User Interfaces
• Experience building user interfaces on web or mobile platforms is also beneficial
• Experience with other languages including Python or Rust
• Understanding of common web/IoT protocols including HTTP, MQTT, JSON, protobufs, etc
• Understanding of object oriented software design patterns
• Experience with compiling, unit testing and debugging in a Linux environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience
• One or more of the following skills is highly desirable:
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools to design, build, debug, and review production quality software (i.e. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc)
• Experience with wireless protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, or Z-Wave

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related field
• At least 5 years of professional software development experience

Skills

• Proficiency with modern C++
• Experience with QT/QML framework for building User Interfaces
• Experience building user interfaces on web or mobile platforms is also beneficial
• Experience with other languages including Python or Rust
• Understanding of common web/IoT protocols including HTTP, MQTT, JSON, protobufs, etc
• Understanding of object oriented software design patterns
• Experience with compiling, unit testing and debugging in a Linux environment
• One or more of the following skills is highly desirable:
• Experience leveraging generative AI tools to design, build, debug, and review production quality software (i.e. Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, etc)
• Experience with wireless protocols such as WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, or Z-Wave